Rugby League 26

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Rugby League 26 is an upcoming game based on the sport “Rugby League”. This page details what exactly we know about the upcoming game. This page is NOT owned by Big Ant, please support them via purchasing their games.

Publisher Info

  • Developer: Big Ant Studios
  • Publisher: Nacon
  • Platforms: PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC (Steam), Switch/Switch 2 (Not on release, 2026).
  • Australian Rating: M
  • Release Date: 17th July 2025 / Early 2026 for Switch/2

Covers

United Kingdom (Super League)

Featuring Junior Nsemba & Jodie Cunningham

Australia (NRL/NRLW)

Featuring Nathan Cleary & Tiana Penitani Gray

Teams

  • All 17 Current NRL Teams
  • NRLW Teams (At least 10?)
  • Most UK Rugby League Teams
    • Toulouse is NOT included.
  • State of Origin: NSW & QLD
  • Ashes Teams: AUS & ENG
  • International Teams
    • Selective at Launch

Features

  • Pro Team Mode: A major new feature
  • Expanded Career Mode and advanced customisation tools
  • Modern graphics and realistic gameplay mechanics
  • Designed for both hardcore fans and casual players
  • Fully licensed teams, competitions, and stadiums from the global Rugby League scene
  • Includes all 2025 Super League teams and players (men’s and women’s)
  • First-time inclusion of high-definition photogrammetry for Women’s Super League (WSL) players

Confirmed Commentators

  • Australia
    • Andrew Voss – Confirmed via Fox Sports show “The Fan”
    • The 2nd Commentator is Cameron Smith
  • UK
    • At least 1 team of Australia & 1 for England

Confirmed Stadiums (Unconfirmed)

  • Allegiant Stadium, Vegas USA
  • Wembley Stadium, UK
  • Accor Stadium, NSW
  • Allianz Stadium, NSW
  • Belmore Sports Ground, NSW
  • Suncorp Stadium
  • Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe,
  • HBF Stadium, Perth,
  • Optus Stadium, Perth,
  • TIO Stadium, Darwin,
  • Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch,
  • Carrington Park, Bathurst,
  • Industree Group Stadium, Gosford,
  • Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee

Confirmed Teams OVR

  • Storm – 88
  • Bulldogs – 88
  • Panthers – 87
  • Broncos – 86
  • Roosters – 86
  • Warriors – 86
  • Eels – 85
  • Titans – 83 (The Lowest)

Confirmed Player OVR

  • Lachlan Galvin – 90
  • James Tedesco – 92
  • Tom Trbojevic – 90
  • Luca Moretti – 77
  • Victor Radley – 79

Other Known Facts

  • Name is confirmed to be Rugby League 26
  • Budget for this game is significantly higher than the previous games.
  • First game to feature the NRLW
    • The competition, not the Women’s game as that was in Rugby League Live 4
  • The game will not be called “Rugby League Live”
  • Ross Symons confirmed that the announcement is not far away (13-06)
  • Most Teams face-scans are done (there may be more but most teams have confirmed publicly).
  • Andrew Abdo confirmed that the online experience will be much better than previous games.
  • Pro Team confirmed on launch.
  • “Rugby League 26” was the confirmed name of the game via the Challenge Cup via promotion.
  • “Rugby League 26” was officially announced by the super league on June 13th 2025.
  • The game will play similar (but polished up) to Rugby League Live 4
  • Updated Ruleset (6 agains, 2pt field goals).
  • Improved Lighting System
  • Improve Crowd Atmosphere
  • New Animations & Returning ones from Rugby league Live 4
  • Try Celebrations make an appearance.
  • Official RL26 Fourms – https://board.bigant.com/c/rugby-league-26/11
  • Official RL26 Support – https://support.bigant.com/support/home

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